Monday, July 5, 2010

Birthday Wishlist

Hello everybody, I hope that you all had a great 4th of July! I am sorry for the lack of posts this past week, I have been busy with family celebrations and outings.
I have some outfits and final sale scores to post but first I wanted to share my birthday wishlist with you. My birthday is tomorrow and I have to pick my present. How nice from JCrew to offer 20% off jewelry just in time for my birthday ;-). When I woke up to the promo last Friday I asked my husband if he had bought me a birthday present (I knew the answer already), so he agreed that we should take advantage of the promo as he had no idea what to offer me. Now I just have to choose and I am running out of time as the promo expires tonight.

My first choice would be a long pearl necklace, because those never go on sale and I don't have any. But both the lady double-strand and the long pearl necklace have a ribbon-tie closure, that my husband dislikes (and I agree that if I could choose I would prefer to have a classic spring closure).
The opera-lenght pearl necklace it's a little bit too expensive and excluded from the promo, so not an option I think.
So in the freshwater pearls category the only candidate left is the Lady four-strand pearl necklace, which I saw IRL at the collection store and is very pretty (if not exactly long). With the 20% off is a good deal and a timeless piece, so the right occasion to buy it.

In the other categories (not freshwater pearls) I have a few picks, but not one that I am immensely in love with.
First comes the Crystal steps necklace. I must say that this one is MUCH more stunning IRL than on the website and I would have never considered it hadn't I seen it in store (on the website it looks like a re-edition of another necklace but IRL it really stands out):



My next choice is a bracelet from the Fenton/Fallon collaboration. Unfortunately it's excluded from the promo but it's maybe the piece that I'm currently loving the most on the website. It's the Fringe cuff:



However, the problem with this one is that I don't wear bracelets as much as I wear necklaces (especially one that is for the evening only), so I hesitate.

My last pick is a necklace from the sale section. Again, hadn't I seen it IRL on a girl in the street and then in store I probably wouldn't have noticed it but it's very sparkling and edgy, perfect to wear with a tee. It's the Crystal patch necklace, currently on sale for $69.99:



And finally, as a substitute for real pearls, the Twisted hammock necklace in the classic pearl color (I bought the pink frost one on sale but I didn't like the color, which is more yellowish than pink IMO, and returned it. However I like the pearl itself).
I will let you know tomorrow what I end up choosing but in the meanwhile I would like to hear what's your favorite pick among these and the website offerings in general. Plese share!
I have three birthday celebrations coming up (this evening with family, tomorrow at lunch with girlfriends and tomorrow night with hubby and friends) so you can expect a post with my birthday outfits for Wednesday. Stay tuned!

9 comments:

  1. Hi Ema, Happy pre-Birthday! Just my thoughts...but reading through your post, it sounds like the two pieces that you really fancy are the opera length pearls and the Fenton-Fallon cuff. If it were me I wouldn't want to get something just because it was on sale. I'd use this opportunity to get something that I really want. (I also think you'll be able to watch for the prices to go down on the sparkly pieces, and with a bit of patience you'll get them eventually on further markdown!) Whatever you decide, my advice is to choose based on which piece you really, really love -- after all, it is a birthday gift from your husband, so the piece will be more sentimental. Happy Birthday, can't wait to see your outfit posts!

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  2. I have to say I prefer the Lady Four Strand, it has a silver spring clasp and the JCrew freshwater pearls are very nice. I think it is a Classic so a great Birthday Present.
    BUT the Fenton Fallon cuff bracelet is special and would be great to have for an evening out.
    Ahhh, decisions!
    Happy Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a great day and fun times, and it sounds like you have some wonderful things planned... yay!

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  3. happy early birthday ema.hope you have some great celebrations.
    if i could pick one piece of jewelry i would pick the fenton-fallon mixed chain and pearl bracelet.

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  4. Hi, Ema, Happy Birthday to you! I agree 100% w/Decaf, it's a special occasion and gift from hubby, get the piece you love!

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  5. Hi Ema, I like all of your choices but I think you'll never disappointed with the 4 strand pearls. The cuff is really pretty and fun, but IMO pearls are forever, classic and worth the investment. Ultimately, I agree with Decaf-don't just buy your special gift because it is on sale. Jewelry is an emotional purchase, so be sure you LOVE whatever it is you end up ordering. Happy pre-birthday! Mine is coming up and I'm putting my wish list post up for suggestions too.

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  6. Happy birthday Ema from one July baby to another...mine is the 8th.
    I vote for the Twisted Hammock necklace. I have it in the pearl color and wear it all the time. It looks more expensive than it really is and I always get comments when I wear it it is so different from your usual pearls.

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  7. Hi Ema:
    Happy Birthday!Hope you have a wonderful day. I've been torn myself since this 20% off sale started. Still haven't placed my order. I've been wanting J crew pearls for sometime. I felt that with the twisted hammock necklace...the pearls were a bit large for me. I once tried the lady four strand, and liked it. Than I was looking at the the ribbon long tied necklae online, and like that too. It looks like it can be worn during the day, and I love the touch of the black ribbon. I think I'm going to order both, and then decide. Can't wait to hear your decision.

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  8. Happy Birthday!

    I have the 4 strand pearl necklace, it's on my blog under The Doll House post - it's really lovely and something that will never date.

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  9. Happy Birthday, Ema! Thanks for sharing so much with us. I'll be eager to hear your final choice! I alway savour picking my gifts.

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